The Indy Criterium is this Saturday

Action at last year's Indy Crit (photo courtesy of Velerie DeWeese)

Saturday, July 8 will be an action packed day of cycling in Indianapolis. First up is the Indy Criterium. It kicks off with a CIBA ride at 9:00 AM, featuring 14, 32 & 52 mile options. There is also a 4.5 mile family ride starting at 9:30 AM. A 25 minute BMX stunt show will be performed several times during the day. Of course, there will be racing throughout the day, starting at 10:00 AM. There will be races for boys and girls, men and women, VIPs, and even one between two Handlebar bikes. At 6:00 PM there will be a bicycle parade, followed by the main attraction featuring the elite riders.

After the racing is done, it's time to get ready for the NITE (Navigate Indy This Evening) ride. The ride starts at 11:00 PM, and the twenty mile route passes through Butler University, Crown Hill Cemetery, and IUPUI. There will be an after party from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.